Catie Bartholomew
Ms. Fenwick
English 9H, Per. 4
18 March 2015
What Does it Take to be a Veterinarian?
"Until one has loved an animal, a part of one 's soul remains unawakened" (Anatole France). Becoming a vet takes a lot of hard work and dedication, but above all else, it requires a love for animals. Veterinarians are medical professionals who take care of animals. They can help with research, and help improve and protect the health of humans. The majority of vets are engaged in private practices, playing the more traditional role in animal health care whether it be small animals, large animals, or both. Whilst the remaining portion of veterinarians are focused on more unorthodox administrative and research based practises such as wildlife …show more content…
The first documented school of veterinary medicine was opened in 1762 in Lyons, France, but it was the French immigrant, Claude Bourgela, who established the first practice of veterinary medicine in the United States one hundred years years later (“Veterinarians”). There are speculations of the existence of veterinary medicine centuries ago based on papyrus scrolls that discussed treating animals with herbs (Ross). When it first started, veterinary medicine was primarily used to help work animals such as horses, mules, and oxen fit enough to do their job. Soon that evolved to farm animals, and eventually the domestic pets and exotic animals of today (Whiting). Veterinary medicine has made great strides since its introduction to this country, one advancement being the significant reduction in animal diseases contracted by humans …show more content…
Of the many activities that vets engage in, nearly all are rewarding and fulfilling. Between the job itself and its many benefits, its is not difficult to understand why so many people choose this honorable career. One of the innumerable benefits of veterinary medicine is being able to work with animals. Being surrounded with these beloved companions can brighten anyones day, and studies show they can even improve one’s health:
Companion animals may improve heart health by lowering blood pressure and regulating the heart rate during stressful situations[, and] children’s exposure to companion animals may also ease anxiety. Among elderly people, pet ownership might also be an important source of social support that enhances well-being. [Finally,] researchers found that people who said they had a pet in both 1996 and 2001 had the fewest doctor visits, followed by people who had acquired a pet by 2001; the group of people who did not have a pet at either time had the highest number of doctor visits.
Ms. Fenwick
English 9H, Per. 4
18 March 2015
What Does it Take to be a Veterinarian?
"Until one has loved an animal, a part of one 's soul remains unawakened" (Anatole France). Becoming a vet takes a lot of hard work and dedication, but above all else, it requires a love for animals. Veterinarians are medical professionals who take care of animals. They can help with research, and help improve and protect the health of humans. The majority of vets are engaged in private practices, playing the more traditional role in animal health care whether it be small animals, large animals, or both. Whilst the remaining portion of veterinarians are focused on more unorthodox administrative and research based practises such as wildlife …show more content…
The first documented school of veterinary medicine was opened in 1762 in Lyons, France, but it was the French immigrant, Claude Bourgela, who established the first practice of veterinary medicine in the United States one hundred years years later (“Veterinarians”). There are speculations of the existence of veterinary medicine centuries ago based on papyrus scrolls that discussed treating animals with herbs (Ross). When it first started, veterinary medicine was primarily used to help work animals such as horses, mules, and oxen fit enough to do their job. Soon that evolved to farm animals, and eventually the domestic pets and exotic animals of today (Whiting). Veterinary medicine has made great strides since its introduction to this country, one advancement being the significant reduction in animal diseases contracted by humans …show more content…
Of the many activities that vets engage in, nearly all are rewarding and fulfilling. Between the job itself and its many benefits, its is not difficult to understand why so many people choose this honorable career. One of the innumerable benefits of veterinary medicine is being able to work with animals. Being surrounded with these beloved companions can brighten anyones day, and studies show they can even improve one’s health:
Companion animals may improve heart health by lowering blood pressure and regulating the heart rate during stressful situations[, and] children’s exposure to companion animals may also ease anxiety. Among elderly people, pet ownership might also be an important source of social support that enhances well-being. [Finally,] researchers found that people who said they had a pet in both 1996 and 2001 had the fewest doctor visits, followed by people who had acquired a pet by 2001; the group of people who did not have a pet at either time had the highest number of doctor visits.